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02764
CTH180 XP
Owner's Manual
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine WARNING: In order to prevent ac- and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before ci den tal starting when setting up, cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or trans port
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to Never operate machine in a closed are. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that is in safe working condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw the
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and per formance . Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Bolt Steering Wheel Insert (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 Steering Wheel Slope Sheet Key Adapter (2) Keys Steering Sleeve (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. STEERING WHEEL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard LOCK NUT wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife LARGE FL
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02591 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. BATTERY Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the COVER tractor from the skid. NEGATIVE TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- CABLE (BLACK) er a tion section for location and function of DISCARD TERMINAL con trols) KEPS PROTECTIVE NUT Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever CAPS to its highest po si tion. Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake HEX BOLT ped al.
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02330 02277 02813 02306 ASSEMBLY NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor TRACT OR (See Figs. 4A-4D) back plate. This will allow the dis charge chute to fl oat with the Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor. Unhook mower deck when moving on uneven terrain. the two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from tractor. DIS CHARGE Remove the two (2) 3/8 nuts and fl at
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A A 02214 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER DUMP HANDLE TUBE PLUG (See Fig. 8) RE TAINER Remove spring retainer and pin from handle. SPRING Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter "A" on both the plug and handle are on the same side and that they can both be seen from the top when laying 1/4 X 2" on the ground. CARRIAGE CLEVIS Secure with pin and retainer spring provided. For in- BOLTS PIN stal la tion see "To Convert Mower" in Section 5 of this manual
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance. QUALITY PRODUCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly inst
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. IGNITION REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE P ENGINESTART LIGHTSON ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DANG
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT HOURMETER CLUTCH SWITCH AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER 0 60 60 ELAPSED TIME 0000000000 AMPS HOURS 1/10 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL PARKING
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PAR
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11) CAUTION: Do not operate the mower Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly without either the en tire grass catcher, off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height on mowers so equipped, or the defl ector in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck shield in place. in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. TO OPERATE ON HILLS NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl
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OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL “START” position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start Check engine oil with tractor o
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OPERATION Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to parking brake set. reduce load and possible fi re hazard from dried clip- pings . Make fi rst cut relatively high; the second to the Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control desired height. in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual). Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesira
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02306 OPERATION TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16) MULCHER PLUG Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch switch. Position tractor in location you wish to dump bag ger. Place motion control lever in Neu tral po si tion and set parking brake. Raise dump handle to its highest position. Pull handle forward to raise bagger and dump clippings. To continue mowing, be sure bag ger is down and in proper operating po si tion whi
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Al ways ob serve safety r ules when per forming an y main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the 6 STAR PATTERN Service and Adjustments section of this manual). BLADE W/LEFT HAND THREAD ED BOLT TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRO
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MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID Raise mower to highest position to allow access to The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - blades. nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se- the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your curing b lade. near est au tho rized service center/depar tment. Install new or resharpened blade with trail ing edge up towards deck as show
